International Passengers

Immigration

International arriving passengers (with the exception of those arriving on flights from pre-cleared countries) must complete U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entry procedures in the Federal Inspection Area. For more information, visit U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Baggage Reclaim

After clearing immigration, proceed to the baggage reclaim area to collect your bags. Please contact your airline for lost or damaged baggage.

Arriving to San Francisco

Passengers ending their journey at SFO should exit the Federal Inspection Area through the doors marked "San Francisco" into the International Arrivals Meeting Area. Ground transportation options are available.

Connecting Flights

Onward passengers should exit the Arrivals Hall through the doors marked "Connecting Flights." Passengers may recheck baggage that is tagged to its final destination at the Baggage Desks located outside of the exit. If an agent is not available, or baggage is not tagged to its final destination, passengers should visit their airline's ticket counter.

Please note connecting passengers exit into the airport's public area and are required to clear security prior to boarding their next flight. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has information about the security checkpoint process.

International flights depart from SFO's International Terminal. Check-in desks are located on the Departures Level of the Main Hall.

Transferring from Terminal 1 or 2 to the International Terminal

Passengers on flights arriving at Terminal 1 or 2 and transferring to flights in the International Terminal must exit security and proceed to the International Terminal. Passengers checked in for onward flights may proceed to the security checkpoint at the designated boarding area. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has information about the security checkpoint process.

Passengers not checked in for their onward flight should visit their airline's ticket counter in the International Terminal Main Hall. Passengers may walk or take AirTrain, SFO's automated terminal transit system, from Terminal 1 or 2 to the International Terminal.

Transferring from Terminal 3 to the International Terminal

Passengers on flights arriving at Terminal 3 may transfer to International Terminal Boarding Area G via a connector walkway that links the two terminals. The entrance to the connector is located post-security in Terminal 3 near Gate 75, and the exit is located post-security in International Terminal Boarding Area G near Gate G92.

Terminal 3 passengers transferring to flights in International Terminal Boarding Area A should exit Terminal 3 and proceed to the Boarding Area A security checkpoint. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has information about the security checkpoint process.

Passengers not checked in for their onward flight should visit their airline's ticket counter in the International Terminal Main Hall.

Passengers may walk or take AirTrain, SFO's automated terminal transit system, from Terminal 3 to the International Terminal.